Category: Regions

CEG Announces Phish After-Party Series, featuring Funky as Hell, The DAB Sessions, Spafford, Neighbor and more

With Phish ready to will return to Madison Square Garden this month for four nights over April 20-23, post show plans are back as well, with CEG Presents their annual Phish After-Party series at a number of venues near MSG. The shows feature up and coming bands in the nationwide jam scene, including the debut of Funky as Hell, The DAB Sessions, Pink Talking Fish, Neighbor, Dogs in a Pile and Spafford.

Among these shows, CEG has just announced the debut of all-star supergroup Funky As Hell, celebrating the music of Prince, James Brown, Michael Jackson and more, at Sony Hall on April 21.

The artist lineup features bassist extraordinaire MonoNeon (Prince, Ghost-Note), vocalist Chris Rob (Talib Kweli), New York City’s DJ Logic, keyboardist Alric Carter (TAUK), trumpet players Chris Bullock & Mike “Maz” Maher both of Snarky Puppy, and The Chase Brothers (guitarist Matt Chase and drummer Adam Chase) of the James Brown Dance Party and Jazz is PHSH.

Previously announced for 4/20 is The DAB Sessions, an interactive improvisational experience, hosted by Phish lyricist Tom Marshall featuring John Medeski, Mono Neon, Scott Metzger, and The Chase Brothers, at The Cutting Room, just 3 blocks from Madison Square Garden.

Also on 4/20, CEG Phish After-Party series regular Pink Talking Fish, who fuse together the music of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish, will perform at Gramercy Theatre.

Two up and coming bands generating buzz in the jamband scene can be seen after Phish on 4/21 witu Neighbor at The Cutting Room and Dogs In a Pile on 4/23 at Hill Country. Arizona touring stalwarts Spafford will also perform at Sony Hall on April 23, the final night of Phish’s MSG run.

$1 for every ticket sold during the series will be donated to Phish’s non-profit the WaterWheel Foundation. Tickets and information can be found at www.phishafterparties.nyc

Phish After-Party Series Lineup 2022

Wednesday April 20, 2022

The DAB Sessions – John Medeski, MonoNeon, Eddie Roberts, and The Chase Brothers
Hosted By Tom Marshall
Cutting Room
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The DAB Sessions is an improvisation series hosted by Tom Marshall and Osiris Podcasts featuring musicians from a variety of musical backgrounds. The series is supported by Nugs.net and celebrates the power of improvisation and how it connects musicians and fans through “in the moment” creation.

Pink Talking Fish
Gramercy Theatre
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A Fusion of Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads, and Phish.

Thursday April 21, 2022

Neighbor
Cutting Room
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The Manhattan debut of one of the most talked about new bands on the scene!

Funky As Hell
Celebrating the music of Prince, James Brown, Michael Jackson & more
MonoNeon (Prince, Ghost-Note), Chris Rob (Talib Kweli), DJ Logic, AC Carter (Tauk), Chris Bullock & Mike “Maz” Maher (Snarky Puppy), The Chase Brothers (James Brown Dance Party)
Sony Hall
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Saturday April 23, 2022

*Dogs In a Pile
Hill Country
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*Spafford
Sony Hall
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April 8, 2022
The Australian Pink Floyd Show “All That’s To Come” Tour with North American Shows

Heading into nearly 35 years as The Australian Pink Floyd Show, the band returns with a new live show with the “All That’s To Come” Tour with 50-dates in North America and will stop in New York on September 16th in Brooklyn at Kings Theatre and September 21st at Kodak Center in Rochester.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that brought their music to life in a worldwide platform. The band is viewed as more than just a tribute band due to three decade run with their note to note perfection and extraordinary audiences.

The 10-member band has performed in over 35 countries and has sold over 4 million tickets worldwide since the creation of The Australian Pink Floyd Show in 1988. The band has taken the stage with Rick Wright, performed at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday and interviewed with BBC radio.

One of the most revered and well-reviewed tribute bands in the game brought a powerful performance…With haunting performances of ‘Welcome to the Machine’ and ‘Time,’ the Australian Pink Floyd had the crowd in a dreamlike state of ecstasy.
Rolling Stone

The Australian Pink Floyd Show lineup for the tour consist of Jason Sawford (keyboards), Dave Fowler (guitar, vocals), Steve Mac (guitar, vocals), Paul Bonney (drums), Ricky Howard (bass, vocals), Chris Barnes (vocals), Mike Kidson (saxophone), Lorelei McBroom (backing vocals), Lara Smiles (backing vocals), Emily Lynn (backing vocals).

Tickets for most shows are on sale now; visit https://www.aussiefloyd.com for ticketing information and more details.

ALL THAT’S TO COME 2022 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

Thursday, August 4: Thousand Oaks, CA @ Fred Kavli Theatre

Friday, August 5: San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts By The Bay

Saturday, August 6: Costa Mesa, CA @ Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Sunday, August 7: Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Tuesday, August 9: Santa Rosa, CA @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Thursday, August 11: San Francisco, CA @ Orpheum Theatre

Friday, August 12: Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Casino

Sunday, August 14: Airway Heights, WA @ Northern Quest Casino

Tuesday, August 16: Bellingham, WA @ Mt. Baker Theatre

Wednesday, August 17: Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle

Friday, August 19: Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre

Saturday, August 20: Las Vegas, NV @ The Smith Center

Sunday, August 21: Chandler, AZ @ Chandler Center for the Arts

Tuesday, August 23: Denver, CO @ Arvada #

Thursday, August 25: Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion ^

Saturday, August 27: Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sunday, August 28: Dallas, TX @ Music Hall at Fair Park

Thursday, September 1: Kettering, OH @ Fraze Pavilion

Friday, September 2: Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park

Saturday, September 3: Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall

Sunday, September 4: Fort Lauderdale, FL @ AuRene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Monday, September 5: Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live

Wednesday, September 7: Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia ~

Thursday, September 8: Minneapolis, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino Showroom

Friday, September 9: New Buffalo, MI @ Four Winds Casino

Saturday, September 10: St. Louis, MO @ The Factory

Sunday, September 11: Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theater

Monday, September 12: Grand Rapids, MI @ Meijer Gardens +

Wednesday, September 14: North Bethesda, MD @ Strathmore

Thursday, September 15: Youngstown, OH @ Covelli Centre

Friday, September 16: Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre

Saturday, September 17: New Haven, CT @ Westville Music Bowl

Sunday, September 18: Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Center

Wednesday, September 21: Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center

Thursday, September 22: Boston, MA @ Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion

Friday, September 23: Lancaster, PA @ American Music Theatre

Saturday, September 24: Bensalem, PA @ Parx Casino

Sunday, September 25: Wilkes-Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

Tuesday, September 27: Kitchener, ON @ Centre in the Square ^

Thursday, September 29: Windsor, ON @ Casino Windsor #

Friday, September 30: Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall

Saturday, October 1: Laval, QC @ Place Bell

Sunday, October 2: Trois- Rivières, QC @ Amphithéâtre Cogeco

Tuesday, October 4: Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre

Thursday, October 6: Alma, QC @ Centre Multisport

Friday, October 7: Quebec City, QC @ Centre Videotron

Saturday, October 8: Riviere-du-Loup, QC @ Centre Premier Tech Arena

Sunday, October 9: Sherbrooke, QC @ Maurice O’Bready

^ on sale April 1

~ on sale May 4

+ on sale May 7

# on sale TBD

April 8, 2022
Upstate Locals Joywave Throw It Back to Where it All Began in Buffalo

Western New York natives Joywave came back to their local roots in Buffalo on April 3.

In the spirit of a local show, Buffalo’s very own Humble Braggers opened up the night at the Town Ballroom. This synth pop band played hits off of their new EP Love & Fear. Following up, joe p took the stage with his signature basement-produced songs that wowed the crowd. Especially when performing his popular song, “Off My Mind.”

Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

Fans of Joywave packed in throughout the night with excitement as its been many years since this indie rock group toured. The Cleanse tour showcased many songs off of their latest album release in February while still playing the classics.

Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

Joywave is no stranger to the music scene in Buffalo. The born and raised Rochester group has been made all too familiar with the back and forth drives between the two cities to see all their favorite artists growing up. So, getting to perform at a venue they spent their youth going to was a full circle moment.

Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

The group consists of Daniel Armbruster (vocals), Joseph Morinelli (guitar), Paul Brenner (drums), Kevin Mahoney (bass guitar), and Connor Ehman (keyboard). The band took over the stage with their matching mechanic outfits and innovative production design. They began the night with a more recently released song “Cyn City 2000.” They even paid tribute to their pandemic album Possession by playing a couple of songs they hadn’t got to perform live. The intricate synth usage and unique sound structure made even unfamiliar listeners be awed.

As excited as the crowd was to have such high energy, it doesn’t exceed the excitement that the band had to return home and finally sleep in their own beds again. The night ended with an absolute bang with heavily praised songs “Tongues” and “Dangerous” finishing up the set. Nothing compared though to the rage worthy crowd that went crazy after heavy beats dropped off of the classic “Destruction.”

Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

No one wanted the night to end and luckily for that Joywave is making their way back to their actual hometown in Rochester. If you unfortunately missed out on these energetic guys, don’t worry. They’re performing at the Anthology both April 8 and April 9.

Also check out upcoming shows at the Town Ballroom. Peach Pit performs April 9 and The Airborne Toxic Event takes the stage on April 10.

Setlist: Cyn City 2000, Buy American, It’s a Trip!, Obsession, After Coffee, Every Window Is A Mirror, Coming Apart, Half Your Age, Traveling at the Speed of Light, The Inversion, F.E.A.R., True Grit, Somebody New, Ugly Ending, Goodbye Tommy, We Are All We Need, Tongues, Dangerous, Destruction

April 8, 2022
The Backstreet Boys Set To Hit Four New York Venues This Summer

The Backstreet Boys, one of the most famous boy bands of all time, have announced that they will be touring through the United States and Europe this year.

The band is set to hit three New York locations. They will be visiting Darien Lake on July 3rd, the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on July 16th, Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs on July 23rd, and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel on July 24th. They will also tour through two New Jersey destinations. The full schedule is available down below.

Photo Credits: Dennis Leupold

The Backstreet Boys will be touring their 10th studio album, DNA, which was released in 2019 via RCA Records. The album debuted at #1 and features the Top 10 hit “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

Tickets for the Backstreet Boys go on sale Friday, April 8th at 10 am local time on Ticketmaster.

DNA World Tour

4/8 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

4/9 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

4/15 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

4/16 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

6/4 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

6/5 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheater

6/7 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl

6/9 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion

6/11 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

6/13 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

6/14 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

6/15 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

6/17 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

6/20 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

6/21 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds

6/22 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

6/24 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

6/25 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

6/28 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

7/1 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

7/2 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

7/3 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

7/5 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

7/6 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

7/8 – Milwaukee, WI – SummerFest (American Family Insurance Amp)

7/10 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

7/12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

7/13 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

7/14 – Camden, NJ – Waterfront Music Pavilion

7/16 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

7/17 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre

7/19 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

7/20 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

7/21 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater

7/23 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

7/24 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

7/26 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

7/28 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

7/29 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

7/30 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

8/2 – Englewood, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

8/4 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

8/6 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre

8/7 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

8/9 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion

8/12 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

8/19 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Arena

8/21 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena

8/22 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

8/24 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

8/26 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place

8/27 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre

8/29 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre

9/1 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre

9/2 – Quebec City, QC – Centre Videotron

9/3 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

9/6 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

9/8 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

9/9 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum

9/11 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

9/13 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena

9/14 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

10/3 – Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena

10/4 – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center

10/6 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi

10/9 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

10/12 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena

10/15 – Hannover, Germany – Zag Arena

10/18 – Mannheim, Germany – SAP Arena

10/20 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle

10/22 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena

10/25 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclaycard Arena

10/27 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion

10/29 – Krakow, Poland – Tauron Arena

10/30 – Leipzig, Germany – QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA

10/31 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

11/2 – Budapest, Hungary – Sports Arena

11/4 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhallen

11/6 – London, UK – The 02

April 8, 2022
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Mark 50 Years of ‘Ace’ at Radio City

Another Saturday night brought Bob Weir back to Radio City Music Hall along with the Wolf Bros and special guests to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of his first solo studio album, Ace.

Special guests for the show included Brittany Spencer who complimented Weir’s vocals with soulful harmonies. And Tyler Childers whose guitar and vocals added an extra touch of Americana. Longtime Weir collaborator Ron Carter stepped on bass for ”Dark Star.”

The core of Weir’s Wolf Bros band consisted of Don Was (bass), Jay Lane (drums), Jeff Chimenti (keys), and Barry Sless (pedal steel guitar). The Wolf Pack of Alex Kelly, Mads Tolling, Adam Theis, Brian Switzer, Sheldon Brown on strings and horns brought some rather fun improv breaks throughout both sets.

Weir’s Ace celebration continued Sunday evening at Radio City Music Hall. This time with another added guest, Dead & Company bandmate John Mayer.

Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Radio City Music Hall – New York, NY 4/2/22

Set 1: When I Paint My Masterpiece, Me and My Uncle, Loser, Ace: Greatest Story Ever Told (w/ Tyler Childers), Black-Throated Wind, Walk in the Sunshine (w/ Brittney Spencer), -> Playing in the Band -> Looks Like Rain (w/ Brittney Spencer), Mexicali Blues, One More Saturday Night, Cassidy

Set 2: You Win Again (w/Tyler Childers), Weather Report Suite -> Shakedown Street (w/ Brittney Spencer), Dark Star (w/ Ron Carter), Eyes of the World -> What’s Going On -> Eyes of the World, Days Between -> Playing in the Band

Encore: Ripple

April 7, 2022
The Glorious Sons To Headline Volume 4 Of Rock The Gates In Buffalo

Rock band The Glorious Sons is set to headline Volume 4 of Rock The Gates at 12 Gates Brewing Company in Buffalo on June 4.

Rock The Gates is the event of the year at 12 Gates Brewing Company, in which there are beer releases, live music, food trucks and vendors. As headliners, The Glorious Sons are what everyone is waiting for, especially when they are currently making a name for themselves while on their The Unfinished Business Tour, for their latest piece of music The Young Sessions EP.

The music line up consists of Grosh which is a rock band from Buffalo, NY at 1pm, Unleash the Lion goes on set at 3pm, Apple Jack at 5pm, Brother Elsey who covers Southern Rock and Americana, and last but not least The Glorious Sons at 9:30pm.

Summer Daze and Pineapple FLO-Mingo are two main beer releases for the night. This 21+ event has no VIP package, but general admission is $50 for festival entry and concert access, while beer tickets are $6 each. Although blankets and lawn chairs are allowed, no outside food and drinks are permitted.

The music and beer festival will run from 12 PM to 11 PM. For more information visit The Glorious Sons website and to buy tickets visit Eventbrite.

April 7, 2022
Live Nation Announces Partnership With American Dream

Live Nation has announced a multi-year partnership with American Dream, a preeminent entertainment and retail center located in East Rutherford, NJ, including exclusive live events and concerts.

The main stage at American Dream will feature a series of concerts, as well as other unique experiences like fan-to-artist activations, pop-up shops, launch parties for new music releases and upcoming tours, and more. These will come to life throughout the venue, which has a theme park, the largest indoor one in the Western Hemisphere, Big SNOW, North America’s only indoor ski slope, The Rink, an NHL-regulation ice rink, and more.

American Dream first event

The first acts to perform in the concert series have been announced. Hip hop star Ludacris will perform on May 7, followed by rapper J.I. on June 17; DJs/producers Two Friends on June 18; rapper Lil Tjay on July 22; rapper Sheck Wes on August 13; and Japanese rock band Band-Maid on October 30.

CEO of the venue Don Ghermezian spoke about the partnership.

American Dream provides guests with experiences that can’t be found anywhere else, like the incredibly popular amusement park takeover concert series we’ve created. A partnership with Live Nation takes our property to a new level. The impact and value Live Nation brings as our content provider gives artists another unique platform to inspire their fans.

The venue will feature upcoming Live Nation shows in the New Jersey-New York metropolitan area, and create opportunities around events at the neighboring MetLife Stadium featuring live performances and other fan engagement.

April 7, 2022
WRAPS – Woodstock Rock Art and Poster Show – Comes To Bearsville this May

WRAPS, a new tradeshow and art exhibition dedicated specifically to rock posters is coming to the Bearsville Center in Woodstock on May 14-15.

The popular San Francisco event, The Rock Poster Show (TRPS) is the model for WRAPS, which stands for Woodstock Rock Art and Poster Show. The event will feature exhibitors displaying their work, multi-media productions, art and design workshops, and live music.

The musical acts include Stella Blue’s Band, Soule Monde (members of the Trey Anastasio Band), and Woodstock’s own Misty Mountain Ramblers.

A poster for the Trey Anastasio Band designed by Zeb Love

Since the 1990s interest in rock posters has increased. Vintage posters from the classic rock era are considered collectibles. While more recently it has become an art form in its own right, with artists and designers dedicating their talents to creating original works. The event is open to both collectors and artists who would like to display their work.

Mike DuBois, one of the pioneers of rock poster art and Syracuse native, will produce WRAPS. His surrealist, psychedelic art has become a staple of rock music. More than likely, you’ve seen his work without knowing you have. In the past, high profile bands including the Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd have commissioned his work. Currently, he runs HappyLife Productions a design firm in Woodstock.

Artwork by Mike DuBois.

The Bearsville Theater was the brainchild of the famed music manager, Albert Grossman. He had the idea to build a creative oasis for his clients—which included Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and the Band—in the Catskills. Unfortunately, due to his untimely death in 1986 Grossman never saw the theater open in 1989. The Bearsville Theater is considered “acoustically perfect”. It was designed by music producer Todd Lundgren along with the Utopia Sound Stage.

With all the rock history at Bearsville Theater it would make a fitting location for a tradeshow meant to celebrate rock music’s legacy.

Tickets and registration information are on the WRAPS website.

April 7, 2022
Proctors Collaborative Annouces Upcoming Shows For April

Serving the community through the arts, Proctors Collaborative has announced their next block of upcoming shows at the historic Proctors in Schenectady. Since 1926, this unique theatre and educational program has presented the very best in entertainment for the Capital Region.

Proctors Collaborative is an association of arts organizations located in three venues: Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, and Proctors in Schenectady. Overall, being one of the most expansive arts education programs in Upstate New York with programming in Albany, Schenectady Saratoga, and in schools throughout the Capital Region.

Over the past few decade, Proctors has expanded their venues. Doing so made it possible to accommodate large Broadway productions, giant screen films, local performers, and ever-growing audiences from around the country. Today, Proctors Collaborative is known for being the Capital Region’s destination for upcoming major Broadway shows, cutting-edge film festivals, exciting special events, and everything in between.

April Shows at Proctors

Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats

7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8. MainStage at Proctors

Alton Brown is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. Expect comedy, music, and potentially dangerous science. Prepare for an evening unlike any other and if Brown calls for volunteers… think twice.

Shen Yun 2022

7:30 p.m. Friday, April 15-16. 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16. MainStage at Proctors

Through breathtaking dance and music, Shen Yun’s artists tell of a time when divine beings walked upon the earth, leaving behind a culture that inspired generations.

GNA Secret Star

7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. MainStage at Proctors

GNA’s Secret Star features four of country music’s biggest stars, on stage at the same time sharing their songs and stories. The lineup is not revealed until the show.

Gospel Jubilee

6 p.m. Saturday, April 23. MainStage at Proctors

Gospel Jubilee returns to the MainStage at Proctors with a special musical tribute in dedication to the Capital Region’s beloved, the late Regina “Gina” Parsons, and Antonia “Toni” Brown.

Suede with Fred Boyle, Piano & Rich Hill, Bass

7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23. GE Theatre at Proctors

From astounding a cappella, incredibly intimate ballads and smoking trumpet solos to “bring down the house” belting blues, Suede delivers it all with her own unique blend of warmth, high energy, wit, and pure musical artistry.

Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards – “The Eddies”

6 p.m. Sunday, April 24. MainStage at Proctors

This year, we honor 210 finalists in 36 categories for their work during 2021. Nominations and voting are determined by a group of judges representing the local music community. The musical line-up for the 4th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards will be Buggy Jive, Nite Train w/ Thomasina Winslow, Hot Club of Saratoga, Rich Ortiz, the Erin Harkes Band and Super 400 with returning emcee Erin Harkes.

An Evening with Neil Gaiman

7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28. MainStage at Proctors

Neil Gaiman is the bestselling author of Neverwhere, Anansi Boys, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things, and so many more. Today, as one of the most celebrated writers of our time, his popular and critically acclaimed works bend genres while reaching audiences of all ages.

Golden Oldies Spectacular

7 p.m. Saturday, April 20. MainStage at Proctors

Headlining the show is The Brooklyn Bridge, highlighted by a tribute to the memory of their incredible lead singer Johnny Maestro who passed ten years ago. Hits include “The Worst That Could Happen,” “Blessed is the Rain,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” and “Welcome Me Love.”

Tickets are available online here, in person at the Box Office, or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10am-6pm.

April 7, 2022
The Maine Celebrate 15th Anniversary at Webster Hall

Pop-punk mainstays The Maine celebrated their 15th anniversary as a band this past Monday, April 4th at Webster Hall. The band last played in NYC back in August 2021 as part of the Sad Summer Festival, but the show at Webster Hall was The Maine’s first NYC headline in over four years. Overjoyed to be playing a club in the city again, singer John O’Callaghan thanked the fans for their longstanding support and treated them to a career spanning setlist.

The Maine at Webster Hall, 4/4/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

As the house lights went down, archetypal party song “Sweet Caroline” played over the PA as The Maine filed onto the Webster Hall stage. The song provides a perfect segway into the opening track from their 2021 LP XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time, “Sticky,” which references the Neil Diamond anthem. Staying true to their Southwest roots, light-up cowboy hats were on sale at the merch table, and have been a crucial part of the band’s merch package for many years. Looking around Webster Hall you found dozens of these hats as well as fan-made versions lighting up the room. Going along with the passion of The Maine’s fan community known as “8123,” the crowd exploded with energy as the band played the first notes of “We All Roll Along” from their debut Can’t Stop Won’t Stop.

The Maine at Webster Hall, 4/4/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

The Maine’s latest record was released last summer, and the band spent the second half of 2021 on tour supporting All Time Low; a tour that stopped at NYC’s Pier 17 for the Sad Summer Fest back in August. The current headlining tour (which began in January) is the first time the band is able to fully flesh out the new songs and mix them into their classics. Mixing nostalgia and with the reality of today, John told an anecdote of losing his wallet at The Knitting Factory while asking the audience to pay tribute to his baby who was in attendance clad in earmuffs at the sound table.

The Maine at Webster Hall, 4/4/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

The band cruised through a 16-song setlist that touched on all of their albums and various singles. In the last leg of the show, The Maine introduced Taking Back Sunday frontman Adam Lazzara as well as opening artist Charlotte Sands onto stage to perform their latest collaborative single “Loved You A Little.” Released back in January the song is a classic emo/pop-punk anthem featuring vocals from the three singers. Adam, Charlotte, and John from The Maine are all individually powerful vocalists that command a room, but on “Loved You A Little” the three are mixed so well and create a unified sound as if they were all in the same band.

The Maine with Adam Lazzara and Charlotte Sands at Webster Hall, 4/4/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

“Loved You A Little” by The Maine, Taking Back Sunday, and Charlotte Sands. Via YouTube

The Maine maintain a busy tour schedule through the month of April and ending on a somewhat hometown show in Prescott, AZ on April 30th. The band also has two festival appearances at SO WHAT!? as well as the meme-famous When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas. Head over to The Maine’s website for the full itinerary and check out NYS Music’s photo gallery from the Webster Hall show below.

April 7, 2022